| A | B |
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| Civil Case | a disagreement between 2 parties/no criminal law has been broken |
| 5th Amendment | protects Americans who are accused of a crime |
| 14th Amendment | All citizens are given equal protection by law |
| Appellate Jurisdiction | a court's authority to hear a case after a decision has been made by a lower court |
| Criminal Case | a person accused of breaking the law is determined guilty or innocent of a felony or misdemeanor |
| Juvenile | a person not legally an adult-under 18 |
| Jury | a group of citizens who hear a court case and decide the outcome of the accused |
| Judicial Review | The Supreme Court's power to examine any law or constitutional act to make sure it is Constitutional |
| Appeal | a request for a new hearing or the transfer of a case to a higher court |
| Civil | relating to the general public and their legal rights |
| District Court | Federal Courts where trials are held and lawsuits are begun |
| Original Jurisdiction | A court's authority to hear a case first |
| Magistrate | a person who issues search warrants, subpoenas, arrest warrant, summons and sets bail |
| Appellate Court | a court that handles reviews (appeals) from lower courts |
| Misdemeanor | a crime that is considered less serious. |
| Felony | Crimes that are considered more serious |
| Jurisdiction | the power or authority of the court to interpret and apply the law |
| Subpoena | an order for a witness to appear in court |
| Summons | A notice directing someone to appear in court to answer a complaint or charge |
